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anyone ever lived in the woods?
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[quote:Anonymous Coward 12269654:MV8yMDk2Mzk4XzM1MzA0MjY5X0Q1MEM5MzEy] [quote:Anonymous Coward 31016617:MV8yMDk2Mzk4XzM1MzAzNjgzXzMxODRDN0U3] [quote:Anonymous Coward 22301087:MV8yMDk2Mzk4XzM1MzAzNDI3X0NGODIzRjFB] [quote:Anonymous Coward 31016617:MV8yMDk2Mzk4XzExMTk4MUU0] Im considering doing this for a while...at least until the spring. Right now im living in a motel and want to use my last unemployment check to set myself up with a place in the woods. At least till I find a job. I get food stamps so food isnt a problem. Part of me wants to do this because hell it'll be fun, plus I really think we here in America are about to have a rude awakening. I want to be somwhat prepared. If Im wrong then hopfully I will have a job soon and can get my life right agian. So has anyone done this? Can you give me some pointers? [/quote] What part of the country? How old are you? Ever been in the military? Ever been camping in the wilderness (not a campground) for more than 2 days? What kind of physical shape are you in? [/quote] South carolina, mild winter so far 27 No they wouldnt let me in over a cdv charge agianst my stepdad Yes plenty of times Pretty good shape I plan on buying a tent. During the day I will mostly be out looking for a job. [/quote] you live in close proximity to the at you ca camp there and hike the trail as long as you like. but like they said keep it tidy and move atleast every other night. the katadyn someomne suggested earlier is a great! water pump, i actually own one . but there is a "sawyer" or something like that filter now that is much smaller/lighter and much less expensive. it has a ceramic filter just like the katadyn but it's over all more popular now. you could always boil water too, which is free but tedious, and inconvenient. it's going to be cold on the at this time of year. bring synthetic clothes. Some "under armor" type things are advised. a warm synthetic outer layer like synthetic fleece hat and jacket are warm, light, water resistant, and dries fast. synthetic dress socks, and wool socks over them will help keep your feet dry and reduce the chance of blisters. be sure to bring a cheap emergency rain poncho too, maybe even 2 ofthem just incase one gets busted, because you want to stay DRY. a tent is nice it will keep you warm and dry but don't topuch the sides in the rain or your are screwed. on the at there are pretty nice shelters spaced about every 5-10 miles so shelter would be easy just make sure to bring a nice warm sleeping bag, and a styrofoam pad to sleep on. it keeps you insulated and elevated. there are also towns about every 10 miles or so so restocking on food or other amenities should be simple and help keep your pack light. you can find individuals that provide shuttle services into town cheap as well or you can hitch hike. Another thing to being would be a nice long length of sturdy para cord, to hang food bags out of reach of animals. again at the shelters there are bear cables for that. but you can use rope for nearly anything! i'm sure i'm forgetting alot of things. [/quote]
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Im considering doing this for a while...at least until the spring. Right now im living in a motel and want to use my last unemployment check to set myself up with a place in the woods. At least till I find a job. I get food stamps so food isnt a problem. Part of me wants to do this because hell it'll be fun, plus I really think we here in America are about to have a rude awakening. I want to be somwhat prepared. If Im wrong then hopfully I will have a job soon and can get my life right agian. So has anyone done this? Can you give me some pointers?
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